Suburban moms, young tailgaters, and curious photographers alike stood alongside rows of cars, craning to get the perfect view of the abandoned Trump Plaza. The former president’s presence loomed nearly as large…
Lunar New Year Celebrations Continue Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
There are hardly any people in the streets this year in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, but the community still found ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year amid the pandemic and the anti-Asian discrimination…
Black Lives Matter Movement Nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize have recently closed, and among them is an unusual candidate — the Black Lives Matter movement, which since 2013 has been a pivotal voice in the…
Styer orchard, market to consolidate, forcing longtime market owners to vacate
On February 1st, the Middletown Township unanimously voted to confirm that the lease for the Styer Orchard would be granted to local farmer, Tim Field, after reviewing proposals submitted by the two…
After 30 years in prison, John Brookins is one step closer to a commutated sentence
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons advanced the cases of four inmates seeking clemency in a merit review hearing last week, one of which was the case of John Brookins. “Once he realized…
Check, Please! The Virtual First Date is Not Here to Stay
The video first date was an answer to social distancing measures and closed local hangouts at the start of the pandemic. After almost a year of cyber interaction, most young singles still…
Mayor Kenney Announces Commission to Combat Environmental Injustice
Photo: City of Philadelphia/Office of Sustainability Mayor Jim Kenney and his administration have set forth a plan to tackle environmental issues impacting residents in Philadelphia’s underserved communities. The recent announcement of the…
Development project threatens Fishtown strip mall
A small Fishtown shopping center would become a 53-unit apartment building if it receives zoning approval, a prospect some residents oppose amid the area’s recent real estate boom. Javed Hashim owns Beer…
Senior citizens travel long distances to secure their Covid vaccine
How far would you travel to protect yourself from Covid-19? As Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout remains encumbered by technical issues and long waitlists, more seniors are journeying far from home to secure a…
Temple Women’s Basketball Mayo Twins Embrace Post Graduation Separation
When Colette and Manuel Mayo signed their twin daughters Nicolette and Emani up for basketball at age five, the girls forged a bond with the game that made them inseparable. “We both…